Southern Kwagiutl House Post and Seat

Close view of the face and upper torso Human form with killer whale (Orca) on chest and coppers on arms with kneeling humans, possibly slaves forming the seat, from Quattishe Village, Quatsino Sound, B.C. Carved by George Nelson; kneeling human figures restored by Gerry Marks, 1976.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nelson, George
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Kwakiutl
Native North American
Canada
British Columbia
Killer Whale
Orca
Killer whale
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/uwib/id/15122
Description
Summary:Close view of the face and upper torso Human form with killer whale (Orca) on chest and coppers on arms with kneeling humans, possibly slaves forming the seat, from Quattishe Village, Quatsino Sound, B.C. Carved by George Nelson; kneeling human figures restored by Gerry Marks, 1976.

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